Leaves in 9 days$3,877/person$554/night
View Deal →Royal Clipper vs Wind Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Wind Star is the larger vessel at 5,350 GT, 6% more than Royal Clipper's 5,061 GT. Wind Star offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.1 GT per passenger versus 22.3. Built in 2000, Royal Clipper is 14 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 3
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Category
Royal Clipper
Wind Star
Size
5,061 GT
5,350 GT
Passengers
227
148
Year Built
2000
1986
Crew Ratio
1:2.1
1:1.6
Space Ratio
22.3
36.1
Decks
—
—
Length
134m
134m
From Price
—
$3,877/pp
Comparison Verdict
Wind Star is the larger vessel at 5,350 GT, 6% more than Royal Clipper's 5,061 GT. Wind Star offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.1 GT per passenger versus 22.3. Built in 2000, Royal Clipper is 14 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Wind Star |
| Capacity | Royal Clipper |
| Modernity | Royal Clipper |
| Service | Wind Star |
| Spaciousness | Wind Star |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Tie |
| Fleet Power | Royal Clipper |
Bottom line: Royal Clipper and Wind Star split 3–3. Choose Royal Clipper if capacity is your priority; choose Wind Star if size matters more.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Royal Clipper if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2000, 14yr newer)
- More onboard variety (227 guests)
Choose Wind Star if...
- Size matters to you (5,350 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (36.1 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Royal Clipper | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $3,877 pp |
| Departing | — | Sep 19 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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